Bond Pond dam
Bond Pond
Bond Pond, also known as Bruce Pond Dam, is a private water resource located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and serves primarily for recreation purposes such as fishing and wildlife preservation. With a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, Bond Pond covers a drainage area of 0.04 square miles and has a maximum discharge rate of 150 cubic feet per second.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet and is classified as having a low hazard potential. Despite a moderate risk assessment rating, the condition assessment for Bond Pond is currently listed as "Not Available". The dam has not been inspected in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. However, it remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and serves as a vital resource for the local community.
Bond Pond offers a serene and picturesque setting for recreational activities, attracting visitors with its tranquil waters and abundant wildlife. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is important to monitor and maintain structures like Bond Pond to ensure their safety and longevity. With its rich history and natural beauty, Bond Pond stands as a testament to the importance of preserving and protecting our water sources for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bond Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear R At Lock #1 Nr Kelly | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Tomahawk | 80 cfs | → |
| Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin | 43 cfs | → |
| New River Near Gum Branch | 32 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Freeland | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Swamp Nr Tarheel | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bond Pond.
Boat launches
- Whitestocking Road 525, Burgaw
- Shaw Highway 6138, Rocky Point
- Castle Hayne Road 6501, Castle Hayne
- Shaw Highway Pender County
- Sutton Lake Road 399, New Hanover County
- West Castle Street, Wilmington
Fishing spots
Track Bond Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bond Pond
Where does the data for Bond Pond come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bond Pond.